A Tribute Page to...

Marcia Hayes

Beloved Mother, Grandmother, Daughter, Sister, and Friend.

August 28, 1949 - April 12, 2003

Here is what was written about Mrs. Hayes in her Obituary.

    Marcia Darlene (Clipper) Hayes was born August 28, 1949, at Tyler, Minnesota, to Keith and Dorothy (Rogers) Clipper. She died Saturday, April 12, 2003, at her home in Elkton, South Dakota, of kidney cancer.

    Marcia attended Lake Benton Elementary School until 1956.  She attended Verdi Elementary and graduated from Verdi Public High School in 1967.  She attended Pillsbury Bible College for two years.

    On August 2, 1969, Marcia married Bob Hayes at First Baptist Church in Lake Benton, Minnesota.  To this union three children were born:  Kimberly, Kristie, and Kelley.  Marcia and Bob lived in Hadley, Michigan, from 1969 until 1982 and in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, form 1982 until 2001.  Marcia resided in Elkton since May 1, 2001.  She was very active with her family and church and especially enjoyed music.

    This gives you a little bit of information about her.  However, it really doesn't do justice to her memory.  As anyone that knew Marcia will tell you.  She was one of the kindest, and most Godly ladies I have ever known.  She has 3 of the most Godly daughters I have ever met as well.  I hope to, with this page, add memories from other people but for now, all I can rightly give you some of the memories that I have of Marcia.

    I wish I could give you all of the memories that I have, however, my fingers would fall off.  I can tell you this.  Marcia was one of the most talented piano players that I have gotten to hear.  She didn't waste her talents trying to make money, she always wanted to use them to glorify God, and did it very well.  I believe that anytime she played, God looked down and smiled.  There was one time that she needed me to record some music for her to send to one of her daughters.  It was such a fun time for me because I felt like she was playing a special concert just for me.  Here is one of my favorite songs that she played.  It is called "We Shall Behold Him."  Marcia, not only used her talents to give glory to God, but was willing to teach others to do the same.  Her biggest musical accomplishment, in my opinion, were her daughters, Kim, Kristie, and Kelley.  If you don't believe me, just listen to them do "I Owe It All To You Lord" with Marcia playing the piano for them.

    One other memory I have is at the 2002 Halloween get together we have at church.  I was running around snapping pictures for the website and she was running one of the many games that we had for the kids that night.  Hers was something to do with pencils, and she jokingly stuck 2 pencils up her nose and I got a picture of it.  I hope to get the families ok to put that one up here for all to see, but in case I don't, trust me it was very funny.

    Marcia's Son-In-Law Shawn Applegate wrote a poem for her on December 18th, 2002.  I have been given his permission to put it on the website for you all to share.

A Unique Woman: Today, Yesterday, and Forever

Mom, you are wonderful in so many ways,

For me to list all of you special traits would take many days.

It was ten years ago, that you first cane into my life,

As I was introduced to you daughter, who is now my lovely wife.

You have always been so selfless, putting others first,

And for principles of God, you have always had a thirst.

You have raised three wonderful women, who contribute so much to this earth,

They are all a model of you, women of extraordinary worth.

I have so many wonderful memories of times I have spent with you,

From licking the beaters, or our exciting road trips, or getting so frustrated playing Phase 10 that I turned blue.

You are meek, mild, and giving, always keeping your goals in sight,

And you are a gentle soldier, always fighting for what’s right.

You are so beautiful on the outside and on the in,

When I think of all the fun times we have shared, I catch myself displaying a grin.

Times have gotten tough, your health hasn’t been the best,

There are times in life when things happen, to see if we can pass the test.

God has allowed this adversity in your life, for a special reason,

Our hearts have all been focused, on you this Christmas season.

Just remember, A wise master doesn’t waste His servants time,

God is using you because you have proven yourself faithful time, after time, after time.

I love you mom, and this I want you to know,

That whenever think about you, my heart will begin to glow.

With this last line I will go,

But I always want you to know,

That you have affected my life in such a meaningful way,

And with that I have to say,

That I love you mom!

With Love, Shawn  12-18-02